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We love America: 2013 Edition

It is so wonderful being in the United States for the Fourth of July! This year, I had more than my freedom to be thankful for. We were able to spend a little time with David’s family, barbecue with a few great SGU friends and to top it off, Redlands puts on an amazing show. … Continue reading »

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Girls Night!

I didn’t know many people in Utah, so a girls night was the farthest thing from my mind this summer. Then in swooped Lindsey, a friend from High School and my sister’s pre-mission partner in crime. She graciously invited me to her beautiful home in Provo for a night of great conversation, new people and fantastic “nojitos.” … Continue reading »

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Out of the mouth of babes

While hanging out with a few kids at the Limes After School program today, a little boy slipped this ripped piece of paper into my hands.   Now I happen to know that I was not the only one on the receiving end of his piece of paper and bashful grin. But if this innocent … Continue reading »

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We all Struggle as Med Student Wives

Lately, I have listened to the heartache of many here who are struggling with the adjustment to med student wifery. We stare down missed dinners, anniversaries, scant time with children and painful days of homesickness and we do it with a smile. Here is a piece I wrote for TheGraduateWife.com that could hopefully heal a … Continue reading »

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Today, I Shared

Since snorkeling with friends several days ago, I wanted to share the experience with David. Now I want to share it with you! In the not-so-perfect parlance of my point and shoot camera, here was our day:    

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Under the Sea

In a rocky little corner of Magazine Beach, we found a few fishies.   We have been told that the snorkeling on this rocky enclave just past the airport is the best on the island. So far, I have to agree. Wednesday morning, backs, butts and colorful snorkels dotted the water at Magazine Beach as SGU’s finest (both spouses … Continue reading »

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Maaawige. Maaawige is what bwings us togathah twoday.

Hopefully you all got the movie reference from the title. If not, just ask a Mormon. It seems to be a cult classic. Marriage really was what brought us together this past Friday as our dear friends Kathryn and Matt got married. They are not only two of the sweetest people we know, but are … Continue reading »

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